“We hate the Patriots, and we hate the Giants,” Pryor offered. “"That's what everybody was telling me. We hate those guys, and I look forward to playing them this season.

While it’s not a victory for independent thought, one can’t blame Pryor in the least for feeling that way.

The Patriots –- from the very top on down -- feel similarly about the Jets.

They’re a little more mindful of keeping those thoughts to themselves. Pryor, it turns out, ain’t that guy either.

“With me being a rookie, that doesn’t mean anything,” Pryor said during rookie minicamp. “I am who I am. I’m going to talk trash. I’m going to be myself. People who don’t like it are just going to have to get used to it.”

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